Moolort

The community is older than the state average, with a typical age of 44 and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average. Most residents claim English or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Religious views are split evenly, with 38.6% of residents identifying as Christian and another 38.6% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels vary widely; while 27% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,250. The area also has a higher proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week than most similar places.

Health needs are significant, with 15.9% of people needing help with daily activities—among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are also well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, as 18.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average. This is despite a much lower rate of people caring for children compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

One-parent families make up 25% of households, a figure far above the national average and among the highest at this level. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the Australian average.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is a little below the Victorian average. Rooms are generally less crowded than in other areas, with 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is heavily car-dependent, though 57.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them for commuting.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 61.9% of the workforce. While unemployment is nonexistent, the number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.